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Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development

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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development

The Pembina Institute is a think-tank and registered charity that advocates for strong, effective policies to support Canada's clean energy transition.

Founded
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Canada
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 78% of the 7,926 education charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 8,619 education charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is a registered education nonprofit based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 875787913RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$8M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development's official registration number is 875787913RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Canada is 71/100.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 802 - 322 11 Ave Sw, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development has C$8M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is classified as an Education organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Pembina Institute is a think-tank and registered charity that advocates for strong, effective policies to support Canada's clean energy transition. Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is classified as an education organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in Canada: Its annual revenue of C$8M is comparable to the peer average of C$10M.

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Aisha B••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$8.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education this charity 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development

What is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development?
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development is a education charitable organization based in Calgary, Canada. The Pembina Institute is a think-tank and registered charity that advocates for strong, effective policies to support Canada's clean energy transition.
When was Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development founded?
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development was founded in 2010.
Where is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development located?
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M.
Is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development trustworthy?
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development's registration number?
Registration: 875787913RR0001 (Canada).
What is Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development's website?
https://www.pembina.org
Are donations to Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.